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Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - - 7:00 p.m.

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Present: Mayor William D. Euille, Vice Mayor Redella S. Pepper, Members of Council Ludwig P. Gaines, K. Rob Krupicka, Timothy B. Lovain, Paul C. Smedberg and Justin M. Wilson.

Absent: None.

Also Present: Mr. Hartmann, City Manager; Mr. Pessoa, City Attorney; Ms. Evans, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Jinks, Deputy City Manager; Mr. Baier, Director, Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES); Ms. Hamer, Director, Planning and Zoning (P&Z); Ms. Boyd, Director, Citizen Assistance; Mr. Johnson, Director, Office of Management of Budget (OMB); Fire Chief Thiel; Ms. Davis, Director, Office of Housing; Mr. Kincannon, Director, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities; Mr. Mason, Special Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager's Office; Ms. Blackford, Communications Officer, City Manager's Office; Ms. Niebauer, Director, Human Rights; Mr. Caton, Legislative Director, City Manager's Office; Ms. Winey, Grants Coordinator, City Manager's Office; Ms. Collins, Assistant City Manager/Director, Department of Human Services; Mr. Josephson, Deputy Director, P&Z; Mr. McCobb, Deputy Director, T&ES; Mr. Webb, Urban Planner, P&Z; Mr. Mackey, Gang Liaison, Court Service Unit; Mr. Mallamo, Director, Office of Historic Alexandria; Police Chief Baker; Mr. Skrabak, Division Chief, T&ES; Ms. L. Baker, Director, Office on Women; Ms. Maldonado, Division Chief, Department of Human Services; Dr. Gilmore, Executive Director, Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Substance Abuse; Ms. McIlvaine, Deputy Director, Office of Housing; Ms. E. Baker, City Engineer, T&ES; Mr. Catlett, Director, Code Enforcement; Ms. Aziz, Employee Training Specialist, Department of Human Services; Mr. Roberts, Supervisor, Department of Human Services; Mr. Stephens, Department of Human Services; Ms. Taylor, Financial Management Coordinator, OMB; Mr. Routt, Program Management Coordinator, OMB; Ms. Cotton, Department of Human Services; Ms. McLean, ITS; Police Captain Ogden; and Mr. Lloyd.

Recorded by: Gloria Sitton, Deputy City Clerk and Clerk of Council.

OPENING

1. Calling the Roll.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Euille, and the Deputy City Clerk called the roll; all the members of Council were present.

2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

City Council observed a moment of silence and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Reading and Acting Upon the Minutes of the Following Meetings of City Council:

(a) The Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2008; and

(b) The Regular Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2008.

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried 5-0, City Council approved the public hearing meeting minutes of May 20, 2008 and the regular meeting minutes of May 27, 2008. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Gaines "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Krupicka absent
Euille "aye" Lovain "aye"
Wilson absent

RECOGNITION OF YOUTH BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

4. Presentation of Student Human Rights Awards.

Mayor Euille presented the Student Human Rights Award to Deborah Lucretia Mason, a student at T. C. Williams High School.

PROCLAMATIONS

5. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring June 20, 2008 as World Refugee Day.

(A copy of the proclamation is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 5; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilmember Lovain, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:

Lovain "aye" Gaines "aye"
Pepper "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Smedberg "aye"
Wilson "aye"

6. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring June 2008 as Safe Graduation Month.

(A copy of the proclamation is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 6; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Gaines and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Gaines "aye" Lovain "aye"
Euille "aye" Smedberg "aye"
Wilson "aye"

7. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Mary McElveen as the City of Alexandria Poet Laureate.

(A copy of the proclamation is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 7; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Gaines, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:

Gaines "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye" Lovain "aye"
Euille "aye" Smedberg "aye"
Wilson "aye"

8. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring June 27, 2008 as National HIV Testing Day.

(A copy of the proclamation is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 8; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Gaines, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council endorsed the proclamation. The voting was as follows:

Gaines "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye" Lovain "aye"
Euille "aye" Smedberg "aye"
Wilson "aye"

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

CONSENT CALENDAR (9-23)

(Resignations and Uncontested Appointments)

9. Receipt of the Following Resignations From Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees:

(A copy of the above resignations is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 9 (a-d); 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by references.) 10. Uncontested Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees: (A copy of the above appointments is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 10 (a-h); 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.) (Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager)

11. Consideration of a Grant Award from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program, for the Alexandria Police Department.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 3, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 11; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

12. Receipt of the 2007-2008 Annual Report of the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 4, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 12; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

13. Consideration of Application by the Court Services Unit for Grant Funds From the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to Strengthen Youth Mentoring in Alexandria Through Community Partnerships.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 8, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 13; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

(Ordinances for Introduction)

14. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Provide For the Establishment of Fees Not Otherwise Provided For in the City Code, and For the Publication of a Compendium of Fees.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 4, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 14; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 14; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 14; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

15. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Increase Towing/Impound fees.

(A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 15; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 15; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

16. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Increase Fees For Work Permits in the Public Right-of-way.

(A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 16; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 16; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

17. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Increase Fines For Certain Parking Violations.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 4, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 17; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 17; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 17; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

18. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Technical Changes to the Human Rights Code.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 6, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 18; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 18; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 18; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

19. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Establish a Fee For Hazardous Materials Incident Responses By the City.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 3, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 19; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 19; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 19; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

20. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Establish an Investment Trust Fund and Fund Management Board For Certain Insurance Benefits or Retirees.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 6, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 20; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 20; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 20; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

21. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Taylor Run/Duke Street Small Area Plan Chapter of the Master Plan to Increase Permitted Height in the Vicinity of the New DASH Facility From 35 to 50 Feet.

(A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 21; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 21; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

22. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Supplemental Appropriations For the Support of the City Government For Fiscal Year 2008.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 5, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 22; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 22; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 22; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

23. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Appropriations For the Support of the City Government For Fiscal Year 2009.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 4, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 23; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 23; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

23.1. Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Clarify the Requirements For Obtaining a Truck Haul Route Permit.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 6, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 23.1; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the informal memorandum explaining the ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 2 of Item No. 23.1; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.

A copy of the ordinance referred to in the above item, of which each Member of Council received a copy not less than 24 hours before said introduction, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 3 of Item No. 23.1; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Gaines, seconded by Councilmember Lovain and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Consent Calendar. The City Manager's recommendations were as follows:

9. City Council accepted the following resignations with regret: (a) Brent M. Eastwood, Alexandria Commission on Employment; (b) Jerome Casagrande and Christopher Osburn, Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission; (c) Kristin Himes Holland, Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee; and (d) Phillip Bradbury, Alexandria Woodrow Wilson Bridge Neighborhood Task Force.

10. City Council made the following appointments: (a) appointed Ellen McCarthy as the one citizen member to the Alexandria Beautification Commission; (b) appointed Lindsey Vick as the representative of Councilman Justin M. Wilson to the Alexandria Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee; (c) reappointed Brian Jacobson as the member in good standing of the CERT Program to the Alexandria Citizen Corps Council; (d) appointed Paul Wilmot as the business representative from among the recognized area businesses, including minority-owned and small businesses to the Alexandria Commission on Employment; (e) reappointed Amanda Babcock as the citizen member with an identified disability and appointed Petra Osborne as the citizen member to the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities; (f) reappointed Kathleen Kelly as the citizen member to the Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee; (g) reappointed Joseph Hart as the member representing the business community to the Alexandria Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee; and (h) appointed Alicia Hughes as the citizen member to the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board.

11. City Council: (1) authorized the acceptance of the grant award (due June 16, 2008), for $168,962; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents that may be required.

12. City Council received the report of the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission and thanked the Commission for their efforts on behalf of the City.

13. City Council: (1) authorized the submission of a grant application (due June 20, 2008), not to exceed $300,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

14. City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

15. City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

16. City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

17. City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

18. City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

19. City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

20. City Council approved the proposed Post-Employment Benefits Trust Agreement, as well as an ordinance, creating the City of Alexandria Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund Account on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

21. City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

22. City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

23. City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

23.1 City Council approved the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for public hearing, second reading and final passage on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

The voting was as follows:

Gaines "aye" Pepper "aye"
Lovain "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Smedberg "aye"
Wilson "aye"

CONTESTED APPOINTMENTS

24. Alexandria Commission for Women (Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 24; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: City Council reappointed Deborah Connor and Kathleen Sander as the two citizen members to the Alexandria Commission for Women. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Connor, Sander
Pepper - Connor, Sander
Gaines - Connor, Sander
Krupicka - Connor, Sander
Lovain - Connor, Sander
Smedberg - Connor, Sander
Wilson - Connor, Sander

25. Alexandria Commission on Persons With Disabilities (Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 25; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed John Downing as the citizen member who has a disability to the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Downing
Pepper - Downing
Gaines - Downing
Krupicka - Downing
Lovain - Downing
Smedberg - Downing
Wilson - Downing

26. USS Alexandria Liaison Committee
1 Representative From the U.S. Navy League

(The following persons volunteered for appointment to the above Commission)

NAME: ENDORSED BY:

Nancy Gorell James Offutt, President
The Navy League of the
United States
Mid-Atlantic Region

(Material pertaining to the above appointment is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked collectively as Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 26; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, ballots were distributed, tellers were appointed and the ballots tallied with the following results: City Council waived the residency requirement and appointed Nancy Gorell as the representative from the U.S. Navy League to the USS Alexandria Liaison Committee. The voting was as follows:

Euille - Gorell
Pepper - Gorell
Gaines - Gorell
Krupicka - Gorell
Lovain - Gorell
Smedberg - Gorell
Wilson - Gorell

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR DISCUSSION

27. Consideration of Principles for Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority James Bland Replacement Units.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 5, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 27; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Plan Context and Conceptual Framework for the Braddock East Small Area Plan and Revised Principles for ARHA/Bland replacement units with the addition of condition #7 stating, "The City and ARHA will enter into a separate agreement for any additional replacement housing units needed for the redevelopment of other properties in Braddock East." The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Pepper "aye"
Wilson "aye" Gaines "aye"
Euille "aye" Lovain "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

28. Consideration of the Alexandria Community Services Board's FY 2009-FY 2010 Housing Plan.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated May 28, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 28; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Krupicka, seconded by Councilman Gaines and carried unanimously, City Council approved the Alexandria Community Services Board proposed FY2009-FY2010 Housing Plan and authorized the Board to seek funding to implement the plan subject to City Council approval of any effort to seek such funding. The voting was as follows:

Krupicka "aye" Pepper "aye"
Gaines "aye" Lovain "aye"
Euille "aye" Smedberg "aye"
Wilson "aye"

29. Consideration of Update on Recommendations Contained in the Historic Preservation Conference Five-Year Action Plan.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 4, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 29; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Smedberg, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) authorized the preparation of a proposed Alexandria Historic Preservation Management Plan on a chapter-by-chapter basis over the next three years, as outlined in the Alexandria Historic Preservation Management Plan FY2009-2011 Matrix and Implementation Schedule; (2) as appropriate, bring forward chapters of this Plan for Council consideration and adoption; (3) requested that the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission undertake an annual survey of grant and fund raising initiatives; and (4) thanked the members of the Historic Preservation Conference Committee for their work in producing the Five-Year Action Plan. The voting was as follows:

Smedberg "aye" Gaines "aye"
Pepper "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Lovain "aye"
Wilson "aye"

30. Consideration of a SAFER (Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) Grant From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, to the Alexandria Fire Department, to Assist the Fire Department in Increasing the Number of Firefighting Personnel.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 5, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No.1 of Item No. 30; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Gaines, seconded by Vice Mayor Pepper and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) authorized the submission of the grant application (due June 27, 2008); and (2) authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents that may be required. The voting was as follows:

Gaines "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Pepper "aye" Lovain "aye"
Euille "aye" Smedberg "aye'
Wilson "aye"

31. Consideration of Authorizing the City Manager to Appoint a Stormwater Working Group.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 3, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 31; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Krupicka and carried unanimously, City Council authorized the City Manager to appoint a Stormwater Working Group with membership as outlined in the memorandum dated June 3, 2008. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Gaines "aye"
Krupicka "aye" Lovain "aye"
Euille "aye" Smedberg "aye"
Wilson "aye"

32. Consideration of Receipt of the Eco City Charter and Setting it For Public Hearing on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 5, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 32; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Krupicka and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) received the proposed Eco-City Charter; (2) docketed the Charter for public hearing and adoption on June 14, 2008; and (3) thanked the Environmental Policy Commission, Virginia Tech, the community and City staff who participated in the development of the Charter. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Gaines "aye"
Krupicka "aye" Lovain "aye"
Euille "aye" Smedberg "aye"
Wilson "aye"

REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

None

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ORAL REPORTS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

(a) Vice Mayor Pepper reported that she threw out the opening pitch at the Alexandria Aces inaugural game recently and she presented Mayor Euille with the ceremonial baseball and a schedule for the Alexandria Aces' upcoming season.

(b) Vice Mayor Pepper reported that she attended a reception for the Mayors' Cup for Rugby and she drew the winning ticket for the auction of a trip to St. Andrews in Scotland.

(c) Mayor Euille reported that he recently returned from Caen, France, one of the City's Sister Cities, for a kickoff celebration of their D-Day Celebration activities. Mayor Euille stated that New York City has loaned to Caen their 9/11 exhibit for display at their museum. Mayor Euille noted that the event was attended by the Caen City Council, the Lord Mayor, the U.S. Ambassador to France and the Alexandria Delegation, including Citizen Assistance Director Rose Boyd and citizen members of the Sister Cities Committee. Mayor Euille noted that the delegation also visited Wurzburg, Germany, who might become a future Sister City.

(d) Mayor Euille reported that in August, he will be accompanying a Mayors' Rugby Cup team to compete against Sister Cities teams in Dundee, Scotland.

(e) Councilman Wilson reported that the Del Ray Business Association has decided to have some stores along Mount Vernon Avenue remain open until 9 p.m. on Thursday and Fridays during the summer months to allow the community more time to patronize businesses in the neighborhood.

(f) Councilman Wilson noted that the County of Henrico has requested that their mailing address be changed from Richmond, Virginia, at the end of the year. Councilman Wilson pointed out that there were similarities to the area of Fairfax County that has an Alexandria address.

(g) Mayor Euille congratulated Dr. Morton Sherman on being named the new school superintendent for the Alexandria City Public Schools.

(h) Councilman Krupicka reported that he attended the School Board meeting where Dr. Sherman was appointed and he stated that the Board should be proud of the work that they did in reaching a unanimous decision to hire him and should be commended for rising above the adversity they faced this year.

(i) Councilman Krupicka reported that he represented Alexandria at the Arlington/Alexandria Bike Ride, which was attended by over 800 people who participated in the ride exploring the bike trails and bike paths between the two jurisdictions. Councilman Krupicka noted that this was the second year for the event and he hoped that next year the Alexandria City Council will be joining the Arlington County Board on the Bike Ride.

ORAL REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

City Manager Hartmann reported that he recently had lunch with the newly hired school superintendent and the interim superintendent. Mr. Hartmann stated that he looked forward to working with the new superintendent and he expressed well wishes to the outgoing superintendent.

City Manager Hartmann referred the discussion to Planning and Zoning Director Hamer for introduction of a cooperative grant opportunity with Arlington County.

Planning and Zoning Director Hamer requested Council consideration of an application jointly with Arlington County for a grant award from the General Services Administration for envisioning the future federal workplace in the Washington, D.C. region and she gave a brief explanation of what the grant would explore and responded to inquiries from Council about the grant application.

WHEREUPON, upon Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council: (1) authorized the staff to work with Arlington Economic Development in submitting a grant proposal and (2) authorized the City Manager to prepare a cooperative agreement between Arlington and Alexandria if the grant is awarded. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Gaines "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Lovain "aye"
Wilson "aye"

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

33. Consideration of a Resolution Requesting the General Assembly to Approve Legislation to Increase Transportation Funding in Northern Virginia and Statewide.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 4, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 33; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Gaines and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution requesting the General Assembly to approve legislation to increase transportation funding in Northern Virginia and Statewide. The voting was as follows:

Wilson "aye" Pepper "aye"
Gaines "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Lovain "aye"
Smedberg "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2282

WHEREAS, the 2007 General Assembly passed legislation (House Bill 3202) to provide special transportation funding for Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads, and to increase statewide transportation; and

WHEREAS, major portions of this funding have already been rescinded, due to a ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court or action by the General Assembly; and

WHEREAS, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) has identified over $700 million annually in transportation needs for Northern Virginia; and

WHEREAS, the decrease in state funds for the “6 Year Program” has resulted in a loss of nearly half the state funds that were scheduled to be provided to the City through this program; and

WHEREAS, Governor Timothy M. Kaine has called a Special Session of the General Assembly to enact legislation that will provide new revenue sources to meet the needs of both Northern Virginia and the entire State; and

WHEREAS, the Governor has asked the General Assembly to provide revenue sources that are adequate and sustainable to meet the Commonwealth’s regional and statewide needs; and

WHEREAS, further delays in providing needed funding for transportation infrastructure will lead to increased congestion, worsening air quality, and reduced quality of life; and will endanger the economic vitality of our region and the Commonwealth;

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Alexandria City Council supports the efforts of Governor Timothy M. Kaine to provide both statewide and regional sources of transportation funding, and encourages the General Assembly to act swiftly and decisively to approve legislation that will provide funding for our many unmet regional and statewide transportation needs; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such legislation should recognize that it is the Commonwealth’s responsibility to impose any new taxes and fees; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Delegates, the President pro Tempore of the Senate of Virginia, and the members of the City’s General Assembly Delegation.

34. Consideration of a Resolution to Increase the Service Charge For Private Hydrant Repair/Service and Private Sanitary Sewer Line Explorations Digs.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 4, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 34; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously by roll-call vote, City Council adopted the resolution to increase the service charge of private hydrant repair/service and private sanitary sewer line explorations digs. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Gaines "aye"
Smedberg "aye' Krupicka "aye"
Euille "aye" Lovain "aye"
Wilson "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2283

WHEREAS, under Section 2.07 of the City Charter, City Council has the authority to establish fees to be charged for services provided by the City; and

WHEREAS, under City Code Section 3-1-8(a), except as otherwise expressly provided in this code or in the zoning ordinance, all fees and charges for applications submitted to; for permits and approvals issued by, and for activities, programs and services provided by, the City of Alexandria shall be established by resolution of the City Council; and

WHEREAS, City Council has now determined that it is necessary and desirable to increase the service charge for repair/service of private fire hydrants to $400.00, and exploration digs for repairs to a private sanitary sewer line to $1,000.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA

1. That, beginning in fiscal year 2009, the fee for repair/service of private fire hydrants shall be $400.00, and the fee for exploration digs for repairs to a private sanitary sewer line shall be $1,000.00.

2. That the fees established in Section 1 above shall apply to repair/service of private fire hydrants and exploration digs for repairs to a private sanitary sewer line and, unless and until revised by the City Council, to such services provided during subsequent fiscal years.

3. That this resolution shall be effective on the date and at the time of adoption.

OTHER

35. Consideration of City Council Schedule.

(A copy of the City Manager's memorandum dated June 5, 2008, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council, marked Exhibit No. 1 of Item No. 35; 06/10/08, and is incorporated as part of this record by reference.)

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Vice Mayor Pepper, seconded by Councilman Gaines and carried unanimously, City Council adopted the City Council schedule for the months July 2008 through September 2008, with the following revisions: the Comcast Outdoor Film Festival on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 at Ben Brenman Park; the Annual Citizenship Day Event at 6:00 p.m., before Council's Tuesday, September 9 legislative meeting on Market Square; and the 2008 Alexandria Film Festival at 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28 at the Kaufmann Auditorium at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street. The Kickoff will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 28 on Market Square. There was an addition of the Festival for the Arts on the weekend of September 13-14, 2008. A work session with the Electoral Board was also tentatively added for the evening of June 17, 2008. The voting was as follows:

Pepper "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Gaines "aye" Lovain "aye"
Euille "aye" Smedberg "aye"
Wilson "aye"

EXECUTIVE SESSION

36. Consideration of Convening An Executive Session Closed to the Public To Discuss Personnel Matters and Potential Litigation.

WHEREUPON, upon motion Councilmember Lovain, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, at 8:44 p.m., City Council convened in Executive Session, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of reviewing the performance of the city manager and the city attorney, Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) for the purpose of discussing potential litigation involving the Norfolk Southern Ethanol Transloading Facility and the Mirant Power Plant, and pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(19) for the purpose of briefing by staff regarding security and public safety issues at the said Ethanol Transloading Facility. The voting was as follows:

Lovain "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Gaines "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Wilson "aye"

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilmember Lovain, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, at 12:34 a.m., City Council reconvened the meeting. The voting was as follows:

Lovain "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Gaines "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Wilson "aye"

WHEREUPON, upon motion by Councilmember Lovain, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, City Council adopted the resolution pertaining to the Executive Session. The voting was as follows:

Lovain "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Gaines "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Wilson "aye"

The resolution reads as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2284

WHEREAS, the Alexandria City Council has on the date of this resolution recessed into executive session pursuant to a motion made and adopted in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and

WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the city council that such executive session was conducted in accordance with Virginia law;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council does hereby certify that, to the best of each member's knowledge, only public business matters that were identified in the motion by which the executive session was convened, and that are lawfully exempted by the Freedom of Information Act from the Act's open meeting requirements, were heard, discussed or considered by council during the executive session.
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, upon motion by Councilmember Lovain, seconded by Councilman Smedberg and carried unanimously, the regular City Council meeting of June 10, 2008, was adjourned at 12:35 a.m. The voting was as follows:

Lovain "aye" Pepper "aye"
Smedberg "aye" Gaines "aye"
Euille "aye" Krupicka "aye"
Wilson "aye"

APPROVED BY:

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WILLIAM D. EUILLE MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Gloria A. Sitton, CMC Deputy City Clerk




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